More important than ever: Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus announces 2026 “Forte” annual fundraising gala By Ohio LGBTQ+ Events ● Culture ● April 17, 2026 During this year’s Forte, tribute will be paid to Morgan Stanley Vice President Gregory Zunkiewicz with the Forte Award.
Oberlin alum finds her queer voice in a documentary short debuting at the Cleveland International Film Festival By Ben Jodway ● Culture ● April 13, 2026 “Big Bass” is part of CIFF’s LGBTQ+ film lineup on April 14 and 15
Sing out! A new choir camp will let Ohio LGBTQ+ youth raise their voices. By Ken Schneck ● Youth ● April 9, 2026 The Cleveland-based two-week camp will provide space for camaraderie, community and Cyndi Lauper
How a spirited queer Ohio couple created a flavorful mocktails line that is pure pourfection By Ken Schneck ● Business ● April 7, 2026 A Mockery have a can-do attitude to change how people see alcohol-free drinks.
Leaf Home and Blooms is in the business of growing Ohio queer joy By H.L. Comeriato ● Business ● March 19, 2026 Akron’s LGBTQ+-owned floral and plant boutique is still thriving after more than a decade in West Hill
EXTRA! EXTRA!: Celebrating 15 Examples (and 50+ years) of Ohio LGBTQ+ Publications By Ken Schneck ● Community ● March 7, 2026 Join us as we take a look back through the efforts of our siblings who used words and newsprint to make a difference.
Students at an Ohio private Christian university hosted a drag show for over 10 years. This year could be the last. By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● February 26, 2026 University of Findlay’s LGBTQ+ student organizers worry Ohio’s proposed drag ban would jeopardize their main source of funding.
Cincinnati’s Midwestern Lesbian celebrates anniversary, expands pop-up events to other Ohio cities By H.L. Comeriato ● Culture ● February 24, 2026 The LGBTQ+ events company announced plans to expand while celebrating ‘Sapphic Sips’ series anniversary
‘Free Beer Tomorrow’ documentary and research project honors Ohio’s longest lesbian-owned-and-operated bar By Caitlin McNally ● Culture ● February 5, 2026 In Columbus, Jack’s/Summit Station is remembered as a welcoming and well-respected lesbian social spot.
Ohio native Durand Bernarr is ‘En Route’ to the Grammys and even more greatness By Drew Filipski ● Culture ● February 2, 2026 The out artist is ready to make an “Impact” with his new single, album and historic Grammy nomination.